Erica Kirkbride

References Self Efficacy: The Exercise of Control By: Albert Bandura (1997) GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) Flash Slideshow Maker Professional SMIL MIDI

Overview Background: Joint research project Website for teenagers with PTSD Objective: Multimedia presentations for social modeling Relatable character(s) and dialogue Model correct steps in common situations Include background music (MIDI, using SMIL) Class Topics Covered: Multimedia Authoring Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)

Plan to Reach Objective Step 1. Brainstorm and choose presentation topic Step 2. Create character in GIMP Step 3. Create script Step 4. Create scenes following script in GIMP Step 5. Create MIDI music files Step 6. Put it together using SMIL

Step 1: Brainstorm and Choose Some Examples of Modeling Ideas: Social Support Unhelpful Coping Self Talk Relaxation Chose Social Support Social Modeling to show how to: Identify that you need support Feel confident and comfortable asking for support Prepare yourself

Step 2: Create Character Using GIMP, wanted to create “simple” character that a young teenager could relate to. Results:

Step 3: Create Script Steps: 1. Write script 2. Get feedback from psychology team members 3. Refine 4. Repeat Results: Good, simple script for presentation Probably could use more finalizing in the future

Step 4: Create scenes for script Procedure: Split script into steps with one scene each Create scenes one by one until perfected Create slideshow movie with correct timing Results:

Step 5: Create MIDI music files Procedure: Walk through slideshow video, choose key points for music to reflect “feel” of video Compose music for each need Progression of emotion from “negative” to “positive” Depressed, Calm, Cheery, Celebration, Etc. RESULTS:

Step 6: Put it together using SMIL Finishing touches for sequence and timing of: MIDI files Video slideshow Script Final Result: Multimedia presentation Social modeling tool for PTSD recovery

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